Board of Supervisors Approves 2025 Budget

The Middletown Township Board of Supervisors approved the 2025 budget during their December meeting, outlining a comprehensive financial plan to support the community's needs while maintaining fiscal responsibility. The 2025 budget includes $45,141,954 in operational expenditures and $3,509,000 in capital expenditures.
This year’s budget highlights continued investment in public safety, infrastructure, and sustainability initiatives, ensuring the Township provides exceptional services to residents without compromising its financial health.

Key Highlights of the 2025 Budget

Public Safety and Fire Protection

• The 2025 budget reflects the Township's continued commitment to supporting volunteer and paid fire services. Additionally, the budget includes the addition of one new police officer to the Middletown Police Department, further strengthening public safety efforts. This funding will ensure the safety of the community remains a top priority.

• The Township Road Improvement Program enters its 12th year. More than 76 miles of Township roads have been paved since this program began.
• Major upgrades to Township facilities and equipment, including investments in public works vehicles, will enhance service delivery.

• The budget includes $1 million in grant funding to convert the majority of the ten lit playing fields and the skate park to LED lighting. This initiative will drastically reduce the carbon footprint and electricity usage while providing an outdoor playing surface for the community.
• Middletown received a $10,000 grant from PECO Green Region to add solar panels to the Middletown Community Barn, further advancing the Township's commitment to renewable energy.

• Middletown Township received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the sixth consecutive year and earned the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 21st time, both from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).